THIOBACILLUS AGAR

Description

The genus Thiobacillus is also known under the name of Acidithiobacillus. Thiobacillus are obligate autotrophic organisms, as they require organic carbon both as an electron and carbon source. Thiobacilli produce high quantity of sulphuric acid as a byproduct during oxidation of thiosuphates, sulphur and related inorganic sulphur-containing compounds to generate metabolic energy. Thiobacillus, by its production of sulphuric acid is involved in the destruction of concrete sewers and the acid corrosion of metals. Thiobacillus Agar is a modification of formulation described by Starkey and is used for the isolation and maintenance of Thiobacillus species.